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CA06 UXW

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,771 mi
Last recorded165,771 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 UXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 165,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,524 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 155,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear suspension arm between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across rear suspension arm between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,177 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 137,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 119,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flxe pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flxe pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (al) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower (al) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flxe pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flxe pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear parking brakes just met required amount 16%

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,536 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,863 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 30,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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CA06 UXW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA06 UXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA06 UXW registered?

CA06 UXW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for CA06 UXW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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